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| Date: | Sunday 12 May 1991 |
| Time: | 18:10 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2603H |
| MSN: | 691M |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Groveland, MA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | North Andover, MA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING WATER LANDINGS/HOVERING IN A HELICOPTER. HE SAID THAT WHILE ON APPROACH, THE HELICOPTER DESCENDED QUICKLY, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO PREVENT A FRONT SKID FROM CONTACTING THE WATER. THE HELICOPTER NOSED OVER. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WINDS WERE STEADY IN VELOCITY AND VARIABLE IN DIRECTION.
Probable Cause: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WINDS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC91LA132
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 09:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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